Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Masque versus MoroccanOil Weightless Hydrating Mask .
Published on November 07, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Masque 23 ingredients
MoroccanOil Weightless Hydrating Mask 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Masque 23 ingredients
MoroccanOil Weightless Hydrating Mask 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Masque 23 ingredients
MoroccanOil Weightless Hydrating Mask 26 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Stearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Panthenol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Sodium Benzoate • Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract • Tocopherol • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Triethyl Citrate • Caprylyl Glycol • Benzoic Acid • Parfum
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Canola Oil • Parfum • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Cetyl Alcohol • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Peg-60 Almond Glycerides • Acetamide Mea • Butylene Glycol • Ceteareth-20 • Behentrimonium Chloride • Isopropyl Alcohol • Steareth-2 • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Chlorphenesin • Citric Acid • Eugenol • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde • Linalool • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterShea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Masque contains this as ingredient number 1.
MoroccanOil Weightless Hydrating Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholShea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Masque contains this as ingredient number 2.
MoroccanOil Weightless Hydrating Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterShea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Masque contains this as ingredient number 5.
MoroccanOil Weightless Hydrating Mask contains this as ingredient number 9.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholShea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Masque contains this as ingredient number 7.
MoroccanOil Weightless Hydrating Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate is an ammonium salt. It is mainly used to prevent static in haircare products as a surfactant.
Surfactants have differing ends: one side is hydrophilic while the other end is hydrophobic.
Surfactants also help your cleansers remove pollutants more easily from the skin.
Learn more about Behentrimonium MethosulfateShea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Masque contains this as ingredient number 8.
MoroccanOil Weightless Hydrating Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.
This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Masque contains this as ingredient number 11.
MoroccanOil Weightless Hydrating Mask contains this as ingredient number 15.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.
Argan Oil is an antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing ingredient.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilShea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Masque contains this as ingredient number 16.
MoroccanOil Weightless Hydrating Mask contains this as ingredient number 8.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolShea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Masque contains this as ingredient number 21.
MoroccanOil Weightless Hydrating Mask contains this as ingredient number 19.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumShea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Masque contains this as ingredient number 23.
MoroccanOil Weightless Hydrating Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.
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Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Masque 23 ingredients
MoroccanOil Weightless Hydrating Mask 26 ingredients
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Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Masque 23 ingredients
MoroccanOil Weightless Hydrating Mask 26 ingredients
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